Paralegal - Contracts Administrator

Overview

A global manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Contracts Administrator / Paralegal to join their Legal and Compliance team in a fully remote capacity within the Eastern or Central Time Zones. This role is tailored for a tech-savvy legal professional passionate about legal operations, contract technology, and process enhancement. Besides traditional paralegal tasks, the core responsibility will be managing the company's contract management platform and leading legal technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle through the company’s Contract Management System (CMS).
• Serve as the primary CMS administrator by setting up workflows, rules, permissions, and user profiles.
• Design dynamic forms and automated contract templates to streamline operations.
• Address and troubleshoot CMS system issues while assisting end users.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of reporting and contract data integrity.
• Lead migration of contracts from SharePoint, OneDrive, and other storage platforms.
• Track contract deadlines, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Support governance of corporate entities, annual filings, and corporate records management.
• Maintain Legal, Compliance, and Policy resources on SharePoint.
• Assist with compliance training programs, management of legal invoices, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Provide general legal support to the General Counsel and legal team.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification along with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of experience as an in-house paralegal working within a legal department.
• Proven experience managing a contract management system is mandatory.
• Familiarity with corporate entity maintenance is advantageous.
• Demonstrated technical competence with the ability to manage and learn highly customizable software platforms.
• Preferred experience with platforms such as HighQ, Ironclad, LinkSquares, Agiloft, Evisort, or similar.
• Experience with SharePoint and leading document migration projects is desirable.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Remote work flexibility with a role based in Eastern or Central Time Zones.
• Salary up to $100,000 per year.
• Comprehensive day-one coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching up to 6%.
• Three weeks of paid time off annually.
• Direct reporting line to the General Counsel.
• Opportunity to work within an AI-driven legal department utilizing cutting-edge legal technology.
• Chance to build and enhance a sophisticated contract management environment.